Report says more ponds and streams can tackle health inequalities and foster community, saving NHS money
Creating wildlife-rich wetlands such as ponds, streams and rain gardens in deprived urban areas could help level up inequalities in wellbeing across the UK, according to a report.
The report collates evidence that access to wetlands improves health and sense of community, saving the NHS huge sums, as well as cooling cities, reducing flooding and curbing air pollution.
